Data shows jobless claims drop, retail sales rise Written by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer    Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:53 (AP) — A weak economy got a little lift Thursday with new data suggesting companies aren't pursuing mass layoffs and stores are a little busier. Read more...

Discounts spur surprising Aug. retail sales gains Written by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer    Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:51 (AP) — American shoppers, taking advantage of deep discounts and tax-free holidays, opened their wallets a little more for back-to-school spending compared with last year, giving some retailers better-than expected gains for August. Read more...   Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout by 3G Capital Written by ASHLEY M. HEHER and EMILY FREDRIX, AP Retail Writers    Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:50 (AP) — Burger King Holdings Inc., the nation's perennially No. 2 hamburger chain, said Thursday that it is selling itself to little-known private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion. Read more...   Productivity falls while labor costs increase Written by MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer    Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:42 (AP) — American companies experienced the largest drop in workplace productivity this spring in nearly four years and a rise in labor costs, suggesting businesses may no longer be able to squeeze more work out leaner staffs. Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:47 Read more...   Gulf oil rig explodes off Louisiana coast Written by Associated Press    Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:05 (AP) — An oil platform exploded and caught fire Thursday off the Louisiana coast, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. All 13 crew members were rescued from the water in protective "Gumby suits." Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:16 Read more...

More Articles... FCC rejects proposal for free wireless service Stock market kicks off September with strong gains Borders 2nd-quarter loss widens Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation Heinz 1Q profit rises 13% on overseas strength Banks to allow local groups to buy foreclosures Ex-Lehman CEO: Regulators refused to save firm U.S. manufacturing grows for 13th straight month U.S. auto sales turn frail in August No deal: buyers will see fewer discounts for cars Deere sells wind energy business for $900 million Monsanto sees 2010 earnings at low end of range Some states suing feds also claim health subsidies Banks post $21.6 billion profit in 2nd quarter Americans' economic confidence ticks up slightly US grapples with bedbugs, misuse of pesticides Questions loom over drug given to sleepless vets India BlackBerry ban averted for 60 more days Google, AP reach new deal on licensing rights Consumer spending rises 0.4 percent in July

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